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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Coca-Cola’s New ‘Lift Up’ Packaging and Sicilian Bottling Revamp Signal a Massive Shift in Soda Sustainability

Coca-Cola’s New ‘Lift Up’ Packaging and Sicilian Bottling Revamp Signal a Massive Shift in Soda Sustainability

Coca-Cola’s European bottlers have begun replacing plastic shrink wrap on 1.5-liter multipacks with recyclable cardboard handles and carriers. The change, already rolled out in Austria and Sicily, is expected to cut about 200–220 metric tons of plastic annually. Shoppers will now carry six-packs by a rigid cardboard grip instead of plastic film. Industry and mainstream coverage increased after early December 2025.
8 December 2025
Boeing (BA) Stock Pre‑Market: Spirit Aero Deal, Trump Equity Plan and 2026 Outlook – What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Boeing (BA) Stock Pre‑Market: Spirit Aero Deal, Trump Equity Plan and 2026 Outlook – What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Boeing enters Monday trading as the Spirit AeroSystems acquisition nears closure, with NYSE set to suspend Spirit’s shares pending final conditions. The FTC approved the deal with required divestitures. Boeing stock closed Friday at about $202, up 2% over the past month, despite ongoing losses and a negative P/E near –15. Management maintains 2026 cash flow will turn positive on higher deliveries.
8 December 2025
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Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Pre‑Market Update: What Investors Need to Know Before the December 8, 2025 Open

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Pre‑Market Update: What Investors Need to Know Before the December 8, 2025 Open

Nebius Group closed at $98.04 on December 5, down 4.63%, with volume near 13 million shares. StockInvest labels it a “sell candidate,” projecting a –4.44% move over three months and high volatility. Nasdaq’s Validea model gives Nebius an 83% momentum score, while Danelfin rates it “High Risk, Hold” with a 56% chance to outperform the S&P 500.
8 December 2025
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IREN Stock Before the Bell (Dec. 8, 2025): Capital Raise, Microsoft AI Megadeal and 30% Pullback Explained

IREN Stock Before the Bell (Dec. 8, 2025): Capital Raise, Microsoft AI Megadeal and 30% Pullback Explained

IREN Limited closed at $44.71 on Friday, down 3.7%, with a market cap near $12.7 billion and about 22% of its free float sold short. The stock has surged over 300% in 2025 but remains 30–40% below recent highs after a $3.6 billion capital raise. Most analysts rate it a “Moderate Buy,” but Intellectia AI’s model signals “Strong Sell” near term. IREN expects to close its major financing package Monday.
8 December 2025
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SMX (Security Matters) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

SMX (Security Matters) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

SMX (NASDAQ: SMX) closed at $331.98 on Friday, up 135% after a volatile session that saw shares swing from $225 to $490 on nearly 4 million shares traded. After-hours, the stock dropped to $255.08, down 23%. SMX is up nearly 900% in a week following a $111.5 million financing deal and several partnership announcements. MarketBeat currently rates the stock a “Sell.”
8 December 2025
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MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock: What Investors Need to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock: What Investors Need to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

MercadoLibre closed Friday at $2,066.42, down 3.4%, with after-hours trading lifting shares slightly. Dnca Finance raised its stake by 26% in Q2, while Jump Financial trimmed its holdings by 33.7%. Institutional ownership remains high at about 85–88%. Analyst consensus is strongly positive, with a $2,874 average 12-month price target.
8 December 2025
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Vertiv Stock (VRT) on December 8, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the Market Opens

Vertiv Stock (VRT) on December 8, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the Market Opens

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) closed at $189.02 on Friday, near its 52-week high, after surging 66% year-to-date and 52% in the last three months. The company’s market cap stands at about $72 billion, with a forward P/E near 38. Recent reports highlight strong long-term returns but increased volatility. Over the weekend, Edgestream and Dnca trimmed their positions in Vertiv.
8 December 2025
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Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Rigetti Computing closed Friday at $28.11, down 6.5%, after a sharp reversal from Thursday’s rally. Shares have surged about 2,750% since January 2024 but remain down 57% from October highs. Market cap stands near $9.3 billion, with the stock trading at over 1,000 times sales. New analysis published December 7 highlights debate over valuation and future prospects.
8 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock: 8 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock: 8 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Applied Materials closed Friday at $268.00, just below its record high, after a two-week gain of over 21%. New research out over the weekend warns the stock may be more than 70% above fair value, citing a sharp disconnect between price and earnings growth. SEC filings show mixed institutional moves, with some funds increasing stakes and others trimming positions.
8 December 2025
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Reddit (RDDT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Reddit (RDDT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Reddit shares closed at $234.11 on Friday, up 5.1%, with a market cap near $44.4 billion. Institutional investors, including Northwestern Mutual and Amundi, sharply increased their holdings, while insiders sold about $83 million in stock this quarter. The company reported trailing 12-month revenue of $1.9 billion and a forward P/E near 70. Volatility remains high ahead of Monday’s session.
8 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025: Price, Dividend Safety, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025: Price, Dividend Safety, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts

Exxon Mobil closed at $116.54 on December 5, down 0.51%, with after-hours trading lifting shares to $116.94. The stock remains near its 52-week high of $120.81, supported by firm oil prices and a 43-year dividend growth streak. Wall Street sees 8–10% upside over the next year, but forecasts lower crude prices in 2026. Exxon’s Corporate Plan Update webcast is set for December 9.
8 December 2025
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Oklo (OKLO) Stock on December 8, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the Market Opens

Oklo (OKLO) Stock on December 8, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the Market Opens

Oklo Inc. closed Friday at $104.67, down 6.3% after a sharp rally earlier in the week, but remains up nearly 400–500% for 2025. The company launched a $1.5 billion at-the-market equity program, fueling volatility and dilution concerns. Oklo is pre-revenue, reported a Q3 loss of $36 million, and holds about $1.18 billion in cash. Analyst price targets range widely, and short interest stands at 12–15% of float.
8 December 2025
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